Elephant Lord
ACTION ADVENTURE EPIC HISTORICAL FICTION WAR YOUNG ADULT
17th Century or Earlier
John Kistler
Logline
A black boy becomes Hannibal's elephant rider in the war against Rome circa 218 BC.
Genre
Action, Adventure, Epic, Historical Fiction, War, Young Adult,
Short Summary
Midru, a north African slave, has a talent working with elephants. He is drawn into the war between Rome and Carthage under Hannibal. All of the famous events including the crossing of the Alps, major battles, and Hannibal's defeat by Scipio Africanus are dramatized. Open ended, for sequels.
Setting
ancient north Africa, western Europe, Italy
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending, Coming of Age, Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Midru
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Underdog, Empathetic, Faithful, Insecure, Naive, Perseverance
Additional Character Details
Name: Hannibal
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Badass, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Leader, Manipulative, Patriotic, Power-hungry, Aggressive, Confident, Decisive, Masculine, Blunt
Additional Character Details
Name: Surus
Age: 8
Gender:
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Obedient, Adventurous, Aggressive, Badass, Faithful
Additional Character Details
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